A new study looks at the lives of boys that abuse their partners - read more about it at the UC Davis Health System website. While more research will need to be done, this study shows a connection between boys that abuse and troubles with home, school, and a peer group that encourages mistreatment of women and girls.
Whatever further studies clarify, clearly focusing on simple awareness of dating abuse isn’t enough. Prevention is equally important. The boys that participated in this study were already in groups for dating violence perpetration -Â these groups aren’t easily found in some areas. What about boys that want help and can’t find it? Our peer advocates struggle with this issue every day.
We hope these continuing studies might reveal some new ideas for prevention of dating abuse. If you have an idea, share it here. What do you can help when parents, schools, and friends aren’t?
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We keep getting alerts about youth driven Domestic Violence Awareness Month events across the country, and we wanted to give a few some attention here -
- The Women’s Center at University of Nebraska - Lincoln is hosting a Week Without Violence from Oct 13-18. Check out the full lineup of events - among them is the Clothesline Project. Students will create a t-shirt and hang them on a clothesline for display.
- New Canaan students got the word out with purple ribbons and purple awareness bracelets as part of an anti-bullying week.
October isn’t over people! There’s still time to do your own thing (and let us know about it).
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Nebraska Attorney General Jon Bruning will introduce legislation in January to require dating abuse education in middle and high schools. Read more.
Digitaljournal.com article concerning dating abuse education in Texas and Rhode Island prompts discussion. Read and join in.
The National Council on Crime and Delinquency releases report on teen dating violence. Download.
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